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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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